Why should you choose a custom battery cabinet design?

The unique selling point of a custom battery cabinet design is the flexibility it offers concerning simplicity in access. The neat arrangement of cables and grouping them or naming them as per their usage becomes naturally easy.

What is a typical battery cabinet?

A typical cabinet integrates batteries, racking and chargers into an indoor (NEMA 1 or IP21) or outdoor (NEMA 3R or IP54) rated enclosure. There are many different options and accessories available, making every system unique and built to your site-specific needs.

Are battery units rack-mounted or cabinet-mounted?

Based on the size, the batteries are rack-mounted if they are above 100 AH and used in cabinets if they are below that level. The number of battery units and the respective size of the battery determines rack or cabinet usage.

How to choose a battery cabinet?

The top clearance factor is often overlooked in cabinets, rendering access to the last battery difficult for the technician. As per the geological location, seismic measurements are a must before designing a large assortment of batteries in a single place.

Are batteries locked in cabinets or arranged in access-protected rooms?

As per general principle batteries are locked in cabinets or arranged in racks that are housed in access-protected rooms. Only authorized and skilled technicians are accessible to batteries at all times. The risk posed by an open rack battery is lethal (High voltage or arc blast) and hence access should be restricted only to authorized personnel.

Should a battery unit be placed in a rack or cabinet?

The number of battery units and the respective size of the battery determines rack or cabinet usage. If the unit is heavy [above 50 pounds] then lifting that battery and placing it in a rack seems a humongous task and hence cabinets are preferred.